Master Conrad Pickens, 7th degree black belt and master level instructor of Chayon-Ryu passed away this week at the age of 85. Grandmaster Kim Soo and the members of Chayon-Ryu International mourn the passing of a life long friend of the system. Master Pickens was the first chief instructor for Kim Soo Karate of Baytown, from its opening in 1970. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Services.
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I was saddened to hear of Conrad's passing, he was a great martial artist and teacher, a friend, a wonderful comedian, and a wise and kind man. My life is better for having known him.
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ReplyDeleteI knew Conrad Pickens back in the early 1970s when he was teaching at Sensi Fred Absher's Tae Kwon Doe club in Albuquerque. He was humble man with a great sense of humor, and he was always willing to help. He loved live and he remains a role model for all of us---young and old.
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